Alive in Christ
"Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving." - Colossians 2:6-7 (ESV)
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Easter
Children’s Easter Event: Saturday April 16th, 10:00am-11:30am.
Mark your calendars for the COG Children's Ministry Easter Eggstravaganza! We will have bouncy castles, face painting, candy, a photo booth, a puppet show, and more. This event will be on April 16th from 10 am - 11:30 am. We encourage you to invite your friends, family, and neighbors with little ones who would enjoy the event.
If you are interested in helping out at the event, email Samantha to see where help is needed. We need Setup and teardown volunteers!
Easter Sunday Fellowship: Sunday April 17th, 9:15am
The Chefs of Grace will be providing light snacks before the Easter service starting at 9:15am. You can come in early to enjoy some food and fellowship time. This is another great opportunity to invite others to come to COG.
Easter at the Olin: April 17th, 12:45pm
As many of you know, COG has been taking Easter meals to the Olin Apartments for years. The Olin is a HUD property located close to Denver's Capitol Hill; it assists older and disabled individuals. The current plan is to go to the Olin to serve meals directly as we have in the past.
We will need people to transport food from COG to the Olin, serve meals in the dining area, take meals to rooms, and give extra meals to the homeless outside.
You need to be at the Olin at 12:45 pm to start serving meals at 1 pm.
If you can make food but cannot help at the Olin, you can sign up to bring food and drop it off at COG. We are asking for you to drop off your food at COG after Sunday service by 12 pm. Please have your food ready to serve (hot, sliced, etc.) and in disposable containers to help ease cleanup.
The Olin is asking all on-site Volunteers to wear face masks to help protect the residents.
There are signup sheets at the Get Connected table with all of the items needed and volunteer spots. If you have questions, you can email Missy or call her at 720-373-0216.
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Ministry Highlight
Children's & Student Ministry
Children's Ministry:
Every Sunday at 10:00 service, we will be in-person with Bible stories, and other fun activities. Don't miss this opportunity to get together with other kids and celebrate Jesus together! Contact Samantha for more information.
Student Ministry:
Just wanted to reach out to keep you in the loop as to what is going on at SOGCOG over the coming months. As always, the Parent Connect page is your best one-stop-shop for everything that is going and can be found here: https://newsletter.dymapps.com/read/31342
MISSION
Starting on Wednesday, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
LOCATION: SOUTH Building (Youth)
There's an earth-shattering problem that has put all of humanity in peril and there is only one special agent that has the ability to save the whole world. The Easter story is not some tired old fairytale, but is in fact an action-packed story full of suspense, an unlikely hero, and a victorious ending. In this series, we will be looking at the Mission of Jesus as He came to rescue each of us from the virus that has affected all of mankind; Sin.
Good News Club
Community of Grace sponsors a Good News Club at one of our neighborhood elementary school in conjunction with Child Evangelism Fellowship. Currently, six volunteers teach the Bible to as many as 16 children every Thursday.
We would appreciate your prayers for these children! We give a gospel presentation every week. Pray their hearts are receptive to the Truth.
We would also love to add more volunteers to this program. Volunteers do not need to teach; we need help loving on these boys and girls. We also can use snacks, drinks, and small dollar-store items for our treasure box. For more information, connect with Kathleen Chandler via email or phone at 720-621-3602. You can learn more bout Child Evangelism Fellowship at their website.
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But Who Do You Say that I Am?
Easter 2022
Mark 8:27-38
For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? Mark 8:36
QUESTION #1 - Who is Jesus?
(8:27-30)
QUESTION #2 - What did Jesus come to do?
(8:31-33)
QUESTION #3 - What does Jesus expect from His followers? (8:34-38)
1. We must put to death _______________________ living. (8:34)
2. We must put to death ______________ living. (8:35)
3. We must put to death ______________________ living. (8:36-38)
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
But here at MinistrySafe, EVERY month is dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse.
Here are the topics and training available:
Parent Training Topics Include:
- Facts and common misconceptions related to sexual abuse
- Abuser characteristics
- The offender's 'grooming process' and 'common grooming behaviors'
- What to do if you suspect abuse or if a child reports abuse
- Peer-to-peer sexual abuse
- Teaching your child about sexual abuse
- The 5-Part Safety System
For the entire month of April, the MinistrySafe Parent Training is FREE! Click here Ministry Watch.
(Information from the MinistrySafe website)
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What’s Happening
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Mark your Calendars: 2022
Fit2Serve: Register now to receive your bib and medal for the "He Is Risen" Virtual 5K Bible Race. You can do this race on your own between April 17th and 30th, 7pm. Or you can join a group of COG friends on either Monday, April 18, 1-3pm or on Saturday, April 23, 1-3pm as we walk, run, or jog our way to the finish line. Part of the registration fee will go to "Operation Underground Railroad." A group of experts who assist local law enforcement agencies with anti-child trafficking. For more information or to register, see more details at the "Get Connected" table.
Friday Morning Women's Bible Study: Apr 22nd, 9:30am
We will be starting a 4-week study on Faith beginning April 22. For more details, please sign up at the "Get Connected" table.
Heartsaver CPR AED Course: April 23rd, 2022 9:00am - 1:30pm
Learn Basic CPR and how to use an AED to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. Skills covered in this course include choking relief in adults, children, and infants; and what to do for sudden cardiac arrest in adults, children, and infants. The learner receives a card from the American Heart Association. If interested, please sign up at our 'Get Connected' table in back or contact Joyce Baker. Cost is $65.00.
Men's Ministry Event: April 23rd, 9:00am-12pm
Mark your calendar for our April event. On Saturday, April 23rd, from 9 am - 12 pm, we will gather to spend time in God's word, fellowship, and play some games. Our guest speaker will be David Santa Cruz. The topic will be the battlefield of distraction.
We will have hamburgers and hotdogs for lunch and are asking you to bring chips or a side dish to share. Please sign up at the Get Connected table. We will also have door prizes for the event. Names will be entered from the signup sheet. You must be present to win a door prize.
If you have any questions regarding the Men's Ministry or want to get involved more, email Dane Campbell.
Mid-Week BOOST: April 27th, 6:30pm
Bring your favorite dessert. Come spend an hour in prayer and fellowship.
Women of Grace Breakfast Fellowship: April 30th, 9:00am
This will be hosted by Catherine Bundick at her home. Our theme is ‘Growth’. Come join together with food, fellowship, prayer, and a good word from the Lord as we learn to grow through our seasons of change. Bring your favorite breakfast item to share. Sign up at the ‘Get Connected’ table. Bring a friend!
UPCOMING
May:
-Communion: May 1st
-Natn'l Day of Prayer: May 5th, ZOOM-8am, 12pm. In person, 6:30pm
-Ladies Fellowship: May 14th, Off-site at Botanical Gardens
-Mid-Week BOOST: May 25th, 6:30pm
June:
-Ladies Fellowship: June 4th, off-site
-VBS: June 12th-15th
-White-water Rafting, June 11th, off-site
-Communion: June 26th
-Mid-Week BOOST: June 29th, 6:30pm
July:
-Ladies Fellowship: Celestial Tea, June 16th
-Youth Camp: July 17th-23rd, Falls Creek
-Communion: July 17th
-Mid-Week BOOST: July 27th
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Weekly Events
Grace Gathering 1313: Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 1pm-3pm
Everyone is invited to come to the COG North Building for fellowship time on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 1-3 pm. There is no agenda except to spend time together. Coffee and light snacks will be provided. If you would like more details or if you have questions, you can call or text Bob Cale at 303-378-1903.
Student Ministry: Wednesday nights, 6:30pm. South Building. See Pastor J.
Men: Tuesday Bible Study, 6am. Pastor Joel at 720-231-1838. Studying through the Gospel of John.
Men: Friday Bible Study. 6am. Karl Been 720-284-4750.
Women: Thursday Bible Study, 6:30pm. Contact Anita.
Women: Friday Bible Study, 9:30am. Contact Judy Cale.
Sunday Prayer Time:
Join us in corporate prayer on Sunday mornings via Zoom from 8:00 am - 8:30 am. The link and login is the same every week.
Meeting ID: 598 261 804
Passcode: 053343
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